Vontaze Burfict has MVP credentials

The titanic AFC showdown between the Broncos and the Chiefs just became another example of why Peyton Manning should be this year’s NFL MVP. The Broncos are now 9-1 and clearly the best team in the AFC after defeating the previously unbeaten Chiefs.

Manning didn’t play as efficiently as he normally does, but he still finished 24-of-40 passing for 323 yards and a touchdown.

Manning still leads the league in passing yardage (3,572), touchdowns (34) and QB ratting (118.3). He is also completing 69.9 percent of his passes. If Manning continues at his current pace, he’ll pass for an NFL-record 5,715 yards this season.

Some will argue the Saints were gifted a victory against the 49ers. Whether or not Ahmad Brooks’ hit on Brees was legal, the Saints’ QB once again led his team to a win. The Saints are now 8-2 with a game lead in the AFC South.

Brees was 30-of-43 for 305 yards and a touchdown Sunday.

Brees continues to nip at Manning’s heels in most of the major statistical categories. Brees has 3,369 yards passing, 26 touchdowns and a 68.2 completion perctage. He is also on a record pace:

The Seahawks are the NFL’s best team, and Wilson is their maestro. Seattle is currently 10-1 — the NFL’s best record — and has won six straight contests.

Wilson has been incredibly efficient through the team’s winning streak. He’s thrown 11 touchdowns and only two interceptions. He’s also ran for 176 yards over that period, which adds another dynamic to the Seahawks’ offense.

The Seahawks are on a bye week. They have a showdown with the Saints Dec. 2 to be crowned the NFC’s best team when they return to action on Monday Night Football. It’s in Seattle, and Wilson simply doesn’t lose at CenturyLink Field:

#Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has now won all 12 of his career starts at home.

Johnson was magnificent against the Steelers with another 179 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Despite Johnson’s best efforts, the Lions still fell to the Steelers 37-27. Detroit is now 6-4 and tied for the NFC North lead.

Johnson has been on a torrid pace the past four games. His 329-yard effort against the Cowboys was only the tip of the iceberg. Johnson has been the most productive WR in NFL history the past four games:

Calvin Johnson has 746 receiving yards over his last 4 games, MOST EVER over a 4 game span in NFL history.

The Bengals won Sunday with no help from the team’s offense. Cincinnati’s defense and special teams were the primary reasons behind the team’s 41-20 victory over the Browns with the fate of the AFC North on the line.

Burfict sets the tone and provides an attitude to the Bengals’ defense. He also leads the NFL with 118 total tackles.

Burfict continues to play at an extremely high level despite extensive injuries to the Bengals’ defense. His performance against the Browns led him to being named the AFC’s defensive player of the week.

Vontaze Burfict earned his first Defensive Player of the Week honor today. Had 15 tackles, forced fumble, fumble recovery for TD vs. Browns